Greg Bird linked to Canberra Raiders

[Raidersrawesome]

Apparently Raiders met him in Melbourne during the SOO down there.

Only need a couple more board members to ticked off on it and the Raiders will get him.

NRL360 report

[Please]

Good player. Would fit in well with the team

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[Raider of d Lost Ark]

Would like to think Ricky would keep him in line if he came

[IBG]

Yep that report seemed very certain it was a done deal.

Then again it was the same guy that said Tamou was a done deal so who knows.

The more I think about it the more I wouldn't be opposed to it because I think this side is missing a bit of mongrel and experience in the forwards. Bird is an experienced rep footy player and Ricky obviously thinks we need a bit more experience to compete in the big games which, after this year, I can't disagree with.

I wonder what that signals for Fensom?

[Raidersrawesome]

Regarding Tamou I recon he has changed his mind a dozen times

[Postman Pat]

Yep that report seemed very certain it was a done deal.

Then again it was the same guy that said Tamou was a done deal so who knows.

The more I think about it the more I wouldn't be opposed to it because I think this side is missing a bit of mongrel and experience in the forwards. Bird is an experienced rep footy player and Ricky obviously thinks we need a bit more experience to compete in the big games which, after this year, I can't disagree with.

I wonder what that signals for Fensom?

This idiot has confirmed Tamou to the Raiders and the Cowboys multiple time this year on NRL360.

I wouldn't say no to Bird personally, he's a very good rugby league player, but at what cost? and who's cost?

[Sossman]

Oh Birdy!!! Just the thing to give our team that little bit of mongrel.

Tell me I'm wrong?!?

[El_Capitano]

Can he play prop?

[GreenSquad Goldcoast]

Can you imagine if we signed both tomau and bird, there's our rep forward pack

[Schifty]

I think there's a difference between Mongrel and total ****....

[markqt]

Bird would be a great signing, but then I am assuming this will change Fensom's role in the team?

[Sossman]

I think there's a difference between Mongrel and total ****....

Nah he's definitely matured with age. He's an origin player and would struggle to get into trouble in the Nation's capital.

[viking]

You would think if this is true that papali would move to front row next
Year in place of shillo.

[VictorTheViking]

That can only mean papa to the front row?

[kiwi raider]

Yep that report seemed very certain it was a done deal.

Then again it was the same guy that said Tamou was a done deal so who knows.

The more I think about it the more I wouldn't be opposed to it because I think this side is missing a bit of mongrel and experience in the forwards. Bird is an experienced rep footy player and Ricky obviously thinks we need a bit more experience to compete in the big games which, after this year, I can't disagree with.

I wonder what that signals for Fensom?

A move to the front row as a mobile Tolman or lillyman style prop, would need to add plenty of bulk though

[Sossman]

Yep that report seemed very certain it was a done deal.

Then again it was the same guy that said Tamou was a done deal so who knows.

The more I think about it the more I wouldn't be opposed to it because I think this side is missing a bit of mongrel and experience in the forwards. Bird is an experienced rep footy player and Ricky obviously thinks we need a bit more experience to compete in the big games which, after this year, I can't disagree with.

I wonder what that signals for Fensom?

A move to the front row as a mobile Tolman or lillyman style prop, would need to add plenty of bulk though

As long as he stops making 60 tackles a game, flopping on tackles when out of steam and hemorrhaging penalties.

[greeneyed]

The Raiders have a no **** policy... and Bird doesn't qualify. Not only that, I don't believe the Canberra public would accept a player with his history.

[IBG]

I think I would rather Fensom play prop than Papa. It's basically the same role anyway for Fensom (less minutes and tackles) and we still keep Papa where he is most dangerous out wide.

Without this becoming a Fensom bashing exercise, he's not absolutely vital to our defence in the middle. He makes a lot of tackles but a lot of them aren't effective. He might have more of an impact if he plays less minutes.

[Sossman]

The Raiders have a no **** policy... and Bird doesn't qualify. Not only that, I don't believe the Canberra public would accept a player with his history.

The fanbase will accept ****s if they're winning titles.

[IBG]

The Raiders have a no **** policy... and Bird doesn't qualify. Not only that, I don't believe the Canberra public would accept a player with his history.

To be fair I think this went out the window with the Leilua signing. Don't get me wrong, I know Bird has done a lot more than Joey, but it's a sign that Ricky is focused on winning. As someone said earlier, Bird can't get in much trouble here.

While a no **** policy is ideal, I'd rather have Bird and win a premiership than not have Bird and not win a premiership. I'm not saying Bird automatically gets us a premiership, but you get my point.

[greeneyed]

The Raiders have a no **** policy... and Bird doesn't qualify. Not only that, I don't believe the Canberra public would accept a player with his history.

To be fair I think this went out the window with the Leilua signing. Don't get me wrong, I know Bird has done a lot more than Joey, but it's a sign that Ricky is focused on winning. As someone said earlier, Bird can't get in much trouble here.

While a no **** policy is ideal, I'd rather have Bird and win a premiership than not have Bird and not win a premiership. I'm not saying Bird automatically gets us a premiership, but you get my point.

This player is currently charged with alleged drug offences. You reckon that it is not possible to "get into trouble" in Canberra. What more trouble do you want?

[-TW-]

Presumption of innocence until proven guilty not apply?

[greeneyed]

The player has a long history. You don't sign a player like Greg Bird if you're building a culture.

[kiwi raider]

I think I would rather Fensom play prop than Papa. It's basically the same role anyway for Fensom (less minutes and tackles) and we still keep Papa where he is most dangerous out wide.

Without this becoming a Fensom bashing exercise, he's not absolutely vital to our defence in the middle. He makes a lot of tackles but a lot of them aren't effective. He might have more of an impact if he plays less minutes.

I agree actually re fensom, good club player no doubt but not the rep player many believe, we haven't missed a beat when fensom hasn't been in the side, He's just a popular version of Jarrad kennedy although fensoms offloading game is certainly much better, I reckon he'd hardly rate a mention if it wasn't for fantasy/SuperCoach and stats obsessed maniacs like our very own Matt.

[Toviii]

The player has a long history. You don't sign a player like Greg Bird if you're building a culture.

We signed Joseph Leilua for goodness sake.

What culture does Ricky want? My guess is a winning one.

[-TW-]

The player has a long history. You don't sign a player like Greg Bird if you're building a culture.

It's well known Ricky and Bird are good friends and he respects him

I think it's highly unlikely we would come here and then get into ****, plus blokes bloke soliola and FPN would keep him in line

[the green lantern]

If Bird comes we roll out a prop and backrow rotation of Vaughan, Papalii, Bird, Soliola, Fensom, Whitehead, Nu'uausala, Boyd as first choice in 2016. Would rather sign a younger prop with upside to be honest but that is a very good pack with above average mobility mixed with plenty of toughness.

[Archer]

After last weeks game I definitely think we could use a few extra brainless penalties each game......

[kiwi raider]

Ricky's entire career and livelihood hinges on turning us in to a genuine premiership threat in the next 2 years.
I Wouldn't blame him for taking a punt on a guy like Bird in his situation.

[Leebola]

The player has a long history. You don't sign a player like Greg Bird if you're building a culture.

Exactly. I'll pass on this one, thanks.

[Rob]

Please Ricky do not sign him. Birdy is past his prime and with his prior record we should move on from this half wit.

[Fair Cop]

**** it, I don't care anymore, get him in here and damn the consequences!

[Rick]

8- Vaughan
9- Pom
10- Shillo
11- Sia
12-papali
13- Bird
14- Kurt
15- FPN / Fensom as prop
16- Boyd
17- Whitehead



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[bonehead]

The bloke is currently going through the courts for cocaine possesion, use and trafficking charges after years and years of off and onfield dramas and we want him at our club? I've said it before - I wont support a club with this grub in it.

[gangrenous]

The player has a long history. You don't sign a player like Greg Bird if you're building a culture.

It's well known Ricky and Bird are good friends and he respects him

I think it's highly unlikely we would come here and then get into ****, plus blokes bloke soliola and FPN would keep him in line

Rubbish. It's highly likely he would get into **** in Canberra. He's a **** and what else is he going to do? Take up mountain bike riding?